Siblings are a tremendous blessing. As a child, they provide so much benefit – companionship and understanding, but even the tough moments are so good for you. Learning to resolve conflict and compromise, learning to share space with someone who isn’t exactly like you, these are essential elements of a happy and productive adult life.
If you can give siblings, do! And if you don’t have siblings yourself – become one. Nothing stops you from being that close and that loyal, and seeking the same. I’ve had more siblings than my blood sister, and I’ve been glad of all of them.
Happy birthday to my wonderful blood sister, though!
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